Drafted 13th overall in the 1st round of the 1997 draft, Tony Gonzalez arrived from California. His most recent season came in 2013 with ATL, capping a 17-season NFL career. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 88.5 ScoutIndex Rating, the 98th percentile at the position. Few match his volume, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,229 catches for 14,094 yards and 107 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 247#
College
California
Draft
Rd 1, 13th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2013
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology97th percentile among TEs
16 games · 116 targets
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size44▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands90▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat86▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability3▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share94▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share90▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency94▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume96▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | 88.5 | 16 | 83 | 859 | 8 | ||||
| 2012 | ATL | 98.7 | 16 | 93 | 930 | 8 | ||||
| 2011 | ATL | 84.4 | 16 | 80 | 875 | 7 | ||||
| 2010 | ATL | 68 | 16 | 70 | 656 | 6 | ||||
| 2009 | ATL | 78.8 | 16 | 83 | 867 | 6 | ||||
| 2008 | KC | 75.9 | 16 | 96 | 1058 | 10 | ||||
| 2007 | KC | 76.6 | 16 | 99 | 1172 | 5 | ||||
| 2006 | KC | 91.5 | 15 | 73 | 900 | 5 | ||||
| 2005 | KC | 91.4 | 16 | 78 | 905 | 2 | ||||
| 2004 | KC | 87.5 | 16 | 5 | 102 | 1258 | 7 | |||
| 2003 | KC | 99 | 16 | 71 | 915 | 10 | ||||
| 2002 | KC | 90.2 | 16 | 63 | 773 | 7 | ||||
| 2001 | KC | 99 | 16 | 40 | 9 | 73 | 917 | 6 | ||
| 2000 | KC | 99 | 15 | 89 | 1160 | 9 | ||||
| 1999 | KC | 99 | 15 | 76 | 849 | 11 |
Career profile
Tony Gonzalez has appeared in 237 regular-season games across 15 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (1999–2008), ATL (2009–2013).
As a passer he has thrown for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1,229 passes for 14,094 yards and 107 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with KC: 1,258 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among TEs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game40 vs LAC, 2001 Week 8
- Most rushing yards in a game9 vs JAX, 2001 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game149 on 12 catches, 2 TD vs NE, 2013 Week 4
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 38 4.8/g | 408 51/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 42 5.3/g | 467 58/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 24 4.0/g | 249 42/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 56 5.6/g | 626 63/g | 5 |
| In wins | 10 | 49 4.9/g | 513 51/g | 5 |
| In losses | 6 | 31 5.2/g | 362 60/g | 2 |
| On grass | 4 | 21 5.3/g | 272 68/g | 1 |
| On turf | 12 | 59 4.9/g | 603 50/g | 6 |
| Indoors | 11 | 55 5.0/g | 611 56/g | 4 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 25 5.0/g | 264 53/g | 3 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | 5 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 2 | PHI | 7 rec, 83 yds, 2 TD | 99 |
| Week 3 | TB | 2 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD | 36.1 |
| Week 4 | SEA | 7 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD | 62.4 |
| Week 5 | GB | 6 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD | 66.1 |
| Week 6 | CAR | 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 70.1 |
| Week 7 | DET | 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 9 | IND | 4 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD | 63.9 |
| Week 10 | NO | 6 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD | 67.8 |
| Week 11 | TEN | 5 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD | 82.4 |
| Week 12 | MIN | 9 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD | 76.5 |
| Week 13 | HOU | 7 rec, 100 yds, 0 TD | 80.1 |
| Week 14 | CAR | 7 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD | 75.6 |
| Week 15 | JAX | 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 46.3 |
| Week 16 | NO | 5 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 52.6 |
| Week 17 | TB | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
Tony Gonzalez — common questions
- What position does Tony Gonzalez play?
- Tony Gonzalez is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Tony Gonzalez played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Gonzalez has played for KC (1999–2008), ATL (2009–2013).
- Where did Tony Gonzalez go to college?
- Tony Gonzalez played college football at California.
- When was Tony Gonzalez drafted?
- Tony Gonzalez was selected in round 1, 13th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tony Gonzalez scored?
- Tony Gonzalez has 107 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (107 receiving).
- What is Tony Gonzalez's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tony Gonzalez rated 88.5 for 2013, the 98th percentile among TEs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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